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Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Cam Ward's offensive line gave him plenty of time to throw on some big plays. On others, he created the extra time he needed to find his target on his own.The combination kept No. 6 Miami ahead and eventually created opportunities for...
Paducah Police Dept. to Host 2024 Resource Expo and DEA Drug Take Back Day
PADUCAH, Ky. — The Paducah Police Department invites the community to attend the 2024 Paducah Police Department Resource Expo and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Drug Take Back Day. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet community partners and learn about available resources. In...
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Nolan Arenado, Alec Burleson each drive in 2 runs to help the Cardinals beat the Rays 5-2
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Alec Burleson each had two hits and drove in two runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Wednesday...
Overnight Blockage Scheduled on KY 1462 in Marshall County Next Tuesday
KYTC will be making concrete repairs at Clarks River Bridge from 10 p.m. Tuesday through 3 a.m. Wednesday PADUCAH, Ky. (August 8, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to block...
Three Arrested in Mayfield Drug Bust
MAYFIELD, Ky. (News First) — Sheriff's detectives from Graves and Calloway County Sheriff's Offices arrested three individuals Tuesday afternoon in a covert drug operation that led to the seizure of...
A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners
PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the 10th day of competition with China second and host France third, but more winners will join the list...
Tips for Safe Driving Near Schools as New Year Begins
News First - As the new school year approaches, it's crucial to prioritize safety when driving near schools. Here are some tips to help ensure the safety of students, parents, and staff: Slow Down:...
U.S. 60 Reopened to Normal Traffic West of Marion in Crittenden County
Both phases of "Big Dig Project" completed PADUCAH, Ky. (August 2, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has reopened a section of U.S. 60 in Crittenden County at the 8 mile marker,...
Kentucky State Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Collision in Livingston County
***UPDATE*** GRAND RIVERS, Ky. (July 29, 2024) - Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 are continuing an investigation of a multi-vehicle collision that claimed the lives of three (3) and...
UPDATE: Crash Blocking I-24 Westbound at 32mm in Livingston County
Estimated duration is 12 hours PADUCAH, Ky. (July 29, 2024) – Interstate 24 westbound it blocked by a crash at the 32mm in Livingston County. This is a multi-veicle crash immediately east...
Traffic Signals at Two U.S. 45-Business (Kentucky Ave) Intersections To Be Studied for Removal
Signals to be placed in flash mode for 90 days PADUCAH, Ky. (July 26, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to place two traffic signals along U.S. 45-Business (Kentucky Avenue)...
Traffic Signals at Two U.S. 45-Business (Kentucky Ave) Intersections To Be Studied for Removal
Signals to be placed in flash mode for 90 days PADUCAH, Ky. (July 26, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to place two traffic signals along U.S. 45-Business (Kentucky...
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Kentucky ballot measure should resolve school-choice debate, Senate leader says
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Kentucky's long-running political battle over whether taxpayer money should fund private or charter schools could be settled “once and for all” when voters decide the fate of a ballot measure in November, the state Senate's top...
Coal miners have long faced risk of black lung disease. Now they’re getting new protections
By MATTHEW DALY and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal miners will be better protected from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly known as black lung...
Kentucky lawmaker says he wants to renew efforts targeting diversity initiatives at colleges
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press A Republican lawmaker has signaled plans to mount another effort to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Kentucky's public universities after GOP supermajorities failed to resolve differences on the issue during the...
Bill meant to improve math skills passes as Kentucky lawmakers reach end of legislative session
By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation aimed at improving the math skills of Kentucky students won final passage Monday as lawmakers considered the final stacks of bills before concluding this year's legislative session.A...
Kentucky ballot measure should resolve school-choice debate, Senate leader says
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press Kentucky's long-running political battle over whether taxpayer money should fund private or charter schools could be settled "once and for all" when voters decide the fate of a ballot measure in November, the state Senate's top...
Bill meant to improve math skills passes as Kentucky lawmakers reach end of legislative session
By BRUCE SCHREINER and DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation aimed at improving the math skills of Kentucky students won final passage Monday as lawmakers considered the final stacks of bills before concluding this year's legislative session.A...
Public Safety Telecommunicators Honored
Calloway County observes National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to honor the essential role played by the men and women at the Calloway County E-911 Communications Center. These dedicated individuals serve as a vital lifeline for residents, visitors, and...
Kentucky GOP lawmakers remove Democratic governor’s role in filling US Senate vacancies
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kentucky on Friday removed the Democratic governor from any role filling future U.S. Senate vacancies — a move supporters said was unrelated to recent scrutiny about the health of the...
KY 1485/Bellville Road Closed at Terrapin Creek Bridge near 2 Mile Marker in Graves County
Closure due to deterioration of bridge substructure PADUCAH, Ky. (April 12, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has closed a section of KY 1485/Bellville Road in southern Graves County until further notice. KY 1485/Bellville Road is...
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A Massachusetts town spent $600K on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away days later
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away $600,000 in sand that was trucked in to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure. The project, which brought 14,000 tons (12,701 metric...
Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
By The Associated Press undefined President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West just days before an election in which he's all but certain...
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
By KEVIN FREKING, HALELUYA HADERO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on...
Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets
LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital.Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time...
John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and ‘major breakthrough’ in climate talks
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Time was running out and U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry knew it. International climate talks in mid-December were stuck with no agreement to phase out oil, gas and coal, fossil fuels that are the root cause of...
GOP lawmakers resist calls to tweak abortion bans. Some say they’ll clarify the laws’ few exceptions
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In Republican-led states across the U.S., conservative legislators are refusing to reevaluate abortion bans — even as doctors and patients insist the laws’ exceptions are dangerously unclear,...
Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There’s still time to grab a spot
By STEPHANIE NANO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Where will you be watching the April 8 total solar eclipse? There are just a few weeks left to pick your spot to see the skies darken along a strip of North America, whether by land, sea or air. For...
How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — When a total solar eclipse transforms day into night, will tortoises start acting romantic? Will giraffes gallop? Will apes sing odd notes? Researchers will be standing by to observe how animals’...
Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for 5th time
By The Associated Press Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who turns 93 next week, has been married four times — and is engaged again, his representative said Saturday. He plans to marry Elena Zhukova, 67, a Russian-born retired scientist he met last year. Her ex-husband...
A Massachusetts town spent $600K on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away days later
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away $600,000 in sand that was trucked in to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure. The project, which brought 14,000 tons (12,701 metric...
Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
By The Associated Press undefined President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West just days before an election in which he's all but certain...
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
By KEVIN FREKING, HALELUYA HADERO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on...
Darryl Strawberry resting comfortably after heart attack, according to New York Mets
LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — Former New York Mets and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack and is at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital.Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Tuesday that Strawberry was stricken Monday, a day before the eight-time...
John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and ‘major breakthrough’ in climate talks
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Time was running out and U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry knew it. International climate talks in mid-December were stuck with no agreement to phase out oil, gas and coal, fossil fuels that are the root cause of...
GOP lawmakers resist calls to tweak abortion bans. Some say they’ll clarify the laws’ few exceptions
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In Republican-led states across the U.S., conservative legislators are refusing to reevaluate abortion bans — even as doctors and patients insist the laws’ exceptions are dangerously unclear,...
Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There’s still time to grab a spot
By STEPHANIE NANO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Where will you be watching the April 8 total solar eclipse? There are just a few weeks left to pick your spot to see the skies darken along a strip of North America, whether by land, sea or air. For...
How do animals react during a total solar eclipse? Scientists plan to find out in April
By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — When a total solar eclipse transforms day into night, will tortoises start acting romantic? Will giraffes gallop? Will apes sing odd notes? Researchers will be standing by to observe how animals’...
Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for 5th time
By The Associated Press Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who turns 93 next week, has been married four times — and is engaged again, his representative said Saturday. He plans to marry Elena Zhukova, 67, a Russian-born retired scientist he met last year. Her ex-husband...